Writer Angelo Pizzo talks to TexasFootball.com about "My All American"

The joyous and painful true story of former Texas Longhorns star Freddie Steinmark hits the big screen 44 years after his death, November 13. Steinmark was a rare recruit for Texas coach Darrell Royal in 1967: small and from out of state, hailing from Colorado. His recruitment would pay off as the Longhorns brought the wishbone to college football and began a 30-game winning streak, winning two national titles in the process. Steinmark was one of the key cogs on defense. But the joy was short-lived, as Steinmark was diagnosed with bone cancer just after the “Game Of The Century” between Texas and Arkansas in 1969. Steinmark died 1971. “My All American” is written by Angelo Pizzo, the same screenwriter who penned “Rudy” and “Hoosiers.” The film is adapted from the new book “Courage Beyond Game” by Texas writer Jim Dent, who’s best known for his books “The Junction Boys” and “Twelve Mighty Orphans.” Pizzo spoke with TexasFootball.com in Dallas, explaining his motivation for the film.